BIO misuzu kitazumi

Univ. of Redlands
2002 to 2004.MM


California Institute of the Arts
1993 to 1998.BFA

Additional music education:

Piano teachers include, Susan High, Louanne Fuchs Long, Dr. Vicky Ray and Bryan Pezzone.

Years teaching: since 1997

Subjects taught: music, Piano, theory, composition

Misuzu Kitazumi-Burns is an active pianist/educator in the Los Angeles area. She was selected to perform a piano concerto with the California Institute of the Arts school orchestra in 1997 and is a first prizewinner of the Antelope Valley Bach Competition in 1999. She also had appeared as a pianist at Harbor City College on numerous occasions. She is part of the unique piano ensemble group called "Los Angeles Piano unit."

She is an active member, director, and web master of MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California) San Fernando East Branch and taught at the University of Redlands Community School as part of the piano faculty from 2002 to 2004.

I am good with private lesson, Alfred music for little Mozart series, Bastien, Piano adventure,and all the other major piano teaching method.

Beginners will concentrate mainly on basic techniques and sight-reading. When they reach the next level, intermediate students will be instructed on interpretation, tonality, as well as more sophisticated techniques along with sight-reading. At the advanced level, students will be encouraged to attend classical concerts to broaden their understanding in playing styles. This experience would lead them to learn higher-level interpretation, rhythm control, more of intricate techniques. A more comprehensive feedback system such as student recital will also be provided.

I am positive and encouraging teacher. I love to laugh and have a good time with students. Also, I am patient and understanding teacher. Every student moved their own speed and my job is to bring out their best.

I believe that through the process of learning a musical instrument and performing, students develop self-confidence and motivation that will be truly beneficial in life even if the student decides not to pursue a career in music. Musical appreciation is a lifetime journey that evolves through time and it is my utmost goal to share this passion with my students.

Strength
My patient, reliability, my love and care for students. Many students who take lesson from me ended up loving piano so much that they could not wait to perform at the student recital.